The central issue is whether copyright plaintiffs can recover damages for infringing acts occurring more than three years before filing suit, under the 'discovery accrual rule.'
Some courts, such as the Second Circuit, permit lawsuits for past undiscovered infringement but restrict damage recovery for acts beyond three years from filing. The split in interpretations stems from differing views on the Supreme Court's pronouncements and complicates copyright infringement cases.
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